Chronic back pain can be debilitating and interfere with your ability to work or complete routine activities. According to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute, an estimated 16 million Americans suffer from chronic back pain severe enough to limit their ability to participate in everyday activities. When the impacts of chronic back pain are severe enough …
Social Security Disability Requirements for Adults
If you have a disability, you’re not alone. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 70 million U.S. adults have disabilities in 2024. When a working adult’s disabling condition prevents them from returning to their job, they might be eligible for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI), a program established to provide …
Why You Should Hire an Advocate or Attorney for Social Security Benefits
If you have a disability that keeps you from returning to work, you might consider applying for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI). This benefit is available to people who’ve earned enough credits through employment and whose disabilities are severe enough to prevent them from working in any capacity and are expected to last a year …
The Social Security Disability Appeal Process
If you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and received a denial notice, you’re not alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reported that it denied 68.5 percent of initial SSDI applications in 2022, the latest year for which data is available. While initial denials are common, many applicants successfully receive SSDI benefits on …
How to Apply for SSDI
If you’re disabled, and your medical condition prevents you from returning to your job, you might be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. The application process can be overwhelming for most people. The Social Security Administration reports that an average of 67 percent of initial SSDI applications were denied by the agency between …
How Does SSDI Work?
Most adults likely do not think about the potential for becoming disabled during their careers. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that 25 percent of today’s 20-year-olds will suffer disabling conditions severe enough to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) at some point before they reach retirement age. You might be unable to …
What Documents Do I Need to Apply for Social Security Disability?
If you’ve suffered a disability that prevents you from working, you might be entitled to Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. These are monthly payments you might receive if you have earned enough work credits and meet the Social Security Administration’s eligibility criteria, which include having a qualifying disability that prevents you from performing substantially …
What Is the Main Concern for a Victim Who Has Been in a Motorcycle Accident?
For motorcycle accident victims, life often involves significant changes. Motorcycle crashes are much more likely to leave victims suffering from catastrophic injuries, lifelong impairments, or even death. If your loved one was recently injured in a motorcycle collision, you might wonder what is the main concern for a victim who has been in a motorcycle …
What Percentage of Motorcycle Riders Get in Accidents?
Whether you are a recreational motorcycle rider or use your bike as an economical form of transportation, you should be aware of the risks involved with riding your bike. Motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to be killed in a crash and four times more likely to suffer injuries than other motorists. When you know …
How to Win a Social Security Disability Appeal
The Social Security Administration may deny your application for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) even though your disability should make you eligible for benefits. In fact, the majority of initial applications are denied. But you have the right to appeal the decision. The SSA gives four opportunities to appeal its decision. The disability attorneys at …
How to Find a Social Security Disability Lawyer
Becoming disabled and being unable to return to work can be frightening. You might be uncertain about how you will pay your basic living expenses but be physically or mentally unable to earn an income. Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) offers a financial safety net for people who are disabled and no longer able to …
Tips for Motorcycle Accident Victims
Being involved in a motorcycle accident can be devastating. In collisions, riders are more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries, permanent disabilities, and emotional trauma than people occupying cars. Motorcyclists should know the steps to take immediately after collisions and in the weeks and months after the events happen. Following the tips outlined below might help …
What Are My Rights After a Motorcycle Accident?
A motorcycle accident can be frightening, confusing, and expensive. You might contend with rapidly mounting medical bills and wage losses after your crash. And, like many people, you might be wondering, “What are my rights after a motorcycle accident?” Scroll down to better understand your legal options and potentially available recovery sources.
How to Preserve Motorcycle Accident Evidence
A motorcycle crash can devastate your life and make reaching your goals unattainable. Many motorcycle accident victims sustain severe injuries that require them to undergo ongoing medical treatment and physical rehabilitation. Plus, motorcycle crashes are also much more likely to result in fatalities. In fact, motorcycle riders are 28 times more likely to be killed …
Motorcycle Safety Tips
Motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy the sense of freedom they derive from riding on the open roads — the wind in their hair, the pavement beneath their wheels, their bike speeding past other vehicles. This feeling comes with some risks, however. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that 42 people lost their lives …
What to Do After a Car Accident in Massachusetts
Knowing what to do after a car crash can be difficult. You might be confused, overwhelmed, or even injured, and your emotions may cloud your judgment. However, if you learn the steps to take after a car accident in advance, it will be easier to manage the experience when it happens. Scroll down to learn …
What Are the Chances of Getting in a Car Crash?
As a driver, you risk an accident each time you get behind the wheel of your vehicle or ride as a passenger in someone else’s car. Though you may have heard that traveling by car is riskier than flying, you might wonder, “What are the chances of getting in a car crash?” The likelihood that …
How to Obtain Traffic Camera Video of a Car Accident
Following a car accident, you might have noticed nearby traffic cameras at the scene that might have captured your collision. This footage could help to establish what happened before and during the crash, which can be important in showing the other driver’s fault. Knowing how to obtain traffic camera video of a car accident might …
Who Is at Fault in a Self-Driving Car Accident?
Over the past decade, autonomous vehicle technology has been increasingly studied and implemented. Google, Tesla, and other manufacturers are developing and testing autonomous vehicles, including fully self-driving vehicles such as the Waymo prototype. While these cars include advanced safety technology, they still have flaws. Waymo vehicles, which are the self-driving cars made by Google, have …
How Long Does it Take Police to Investigate a Car Accident?
If you’re involved in a motor vehicle collision that wasn’t your fault, you might have to wait for the police to finish their investigation so you can obtain a copy of the accident report. Insurance companies and attorneys need to review the police report to get an initial idea of the causes and potential liability. …